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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes14
DirectorJacob Kornbluth
WritersJacob Kornbluth
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Best Thief in the World
About The Best Thief in the World
Izzy, the youngest son of a troubled New York family, takes a shine to breaking into people's apartments as a way to get attention.
Directed by Jacob Kornbluth, The Best Thief in the World leans on a strong ensemble — Mary-Louise Parker, Michael Silverman, David Warshofsky — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2004.
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